Over 300 days of sunshine a year have turned the Languedoc-Roussillon region into a veritable playground of activities. Sail the clear blue waters of the Mediterranean - from ports along coast. Fish along an endless shorline and countless rivers - which are also perfect for canoeing and swimming.

At the foot of the Cévennes mountains, float silently over the stunning town of Uzês in a hot-air balloon. Ride horses along sandy beaches. Take long walks through rolling vineyards. Careen majestically down the leafy-green Canal du Midi - stopping at tiny villages for lunch. And in winter, escape to the peaks of the Alps or Pyrénées (5 & 4 hours' drive away respectively) to ski.

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